Aldehydes Ketones Question 26

Question: Which of the following acids has the smallest dissociation constant-

Options:

A) $ CH_3CH( F )COOH $

B) $ FCH_2CH_2COOH $

C) $ BrCH_2CH_2COOH $

D) $ CH_3CH(Br)COOH $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] Bromine is less electronegative than F, further in $ BrCH_2CH_2COOH $ , Br is more away from the - $ COOH $ group than in $ CH_3CHBrCOOH $ .